Wow, what a fantastic ending to a great debut season. It's definitely one of my favorite shows of this year. I really hope this gets major Emmy consideration next year, especially for Maggie Gyllenhaal. But, sadly, David Simon shows tend to get ignored.

That scene with Method Man towards the end of Sunday's episode was incredible, one of the highlights of the series so far. Fantastic work from both actors, but Gyllenhaal especially. That would be a sensational Emmy submission for her. But that's nearly every episode. Also, I agree the actress playing Darlene is great.

I'm so glad that there is a thread about this show. After the disastrous Vinyl, I was worried about it prior to its premiere. I think it's just fantastic. And I agree that Maggie Gyllenhaal is turning in career-best work as the world-weary Eileen/Candy (her harrowing episode last week should be her Emmy submission, without question. Especially that scene at the end with Method Man).

I also think the actress playing Darlene is a real find. I'm really interested in her character arc as well. James Franco is working for me as Vincent but the twin brother Frankie seems fairly useless as a character (so far).

Chris Coy as the gay surrogate seems set to have a pretty interesting ride throughout the life of the series.

Apparently this show is planned as a three season story with this season taking place in 1971, second season set in 1978, and third season in 1984.

"The mantle of spinsterhood was definitely in her shoulders. She was twenty five and looked it."

Yes, I'm watching it and enjoying the heck out of it. The look of it is just stunning, and the series does a great balancing act of depicting the exploitation of women without exploiting them itself. James Franco (who looks great in a 1970s pornstache) is quite good in his main role (he also plays his twin in a role that is thus-far one dimensional). I agree that Maggie Gyllenhall is in top form in a role that appears will have the most compelling character arc. I highly recommend that folks check this out.

Is anyone else watching this on HBO? Interested in hearing other' opinions. I think it's a fantastic new show from the genius David Simon, with Maggie Gyllenhaal as the MVP with her brave and fearless work, the clear high point of her career so far. But everyone else is wonderful too. I'm really loving this show so far.

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